[SHOULD BE ON DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL LETTERHEAD]
[Date]
Remy E. Allen
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Director of International Services
Re: [I-20/DS-2019] Extension for [student name]
The above student is currently enrolled in the School of [name of school]’s [Name of Program] Program. An (I-20/DS-2019) extension is hereby requested through [new proposed completion date] to allow the student additional time to complete [his/her] program. [Name of student] is making normal progress toward the degree and the delay in graduation is not due to academic suspension/probation. Because the requested extension will lengthen the program for [Name of Student] to a time period exceeding the normal length of the program, currently set at [insert number of months for standard completion time] months, the following justification for the requested extension is provided.
[Per federal regulations, all extensions for students that arebeyond normal completion time must be supported by “compelling academic or medical reasons.” Potential reasons for extension include: delay in obtaining research materials, change in research topic, change in major, addition of second major/minor, and documentedmedical condition of student. This list is not all inclusive, and other circumstances may support an extension.]
Extending the [DS-2019/I-20] through [proposed extension date] will provide the opportunity for the student to successfully complete their educational program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions in this matter.
Sincerely,
[Academic advisor/Mentor/Student Affairs]
[SHOULD BE ON DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL LETTERHEAD]
[Date]
Remy E. Allen
LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
Director of International Services
Re: [I-20/DS-2019] Extension for [student name]
The above student is currently enrolled in the School of [name of school]’s [Name of Program] Program. An (I-20/DS-2019) extension is hereby requested through [new proposed completion date] to allow the student additional time to complete [his/her] program. [Name of student] is making normal progress toward the degree and the delay in graduation is not due to academic suspension/probation. Because the requested extension will lengthen the program for [Name of Student] to a time period more than 12 months past the normal length of the program, currently set at [insert number of months for standard completion time] months, the following justification for the requested extension is provided.
[Per federal regulations, all extensions for students that are beyond normal completion time must be supported by “compelling academic or medical reasons.” Potential reasons for extension include: delay in obtaining research materials, change in research topic, change in major, addition of second major/minor, and documented medical condition of student. This list is not all inclusive, and other circumstances may support an extension.]
Extending the [DS-2019/I-20] through [proposed extension date] will provide the opportunity for the student to successfully complete their educational program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions in this matter.
Sincerely,
[Academic advisor/Mentor/Student Affairs][Must be co-signed by Dean/Designee]